Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities
The new Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities program funds solar and battery back-up power so community buildings can provide essential services when the power goes out. Grants support installation as well as planning work for solar plus storage systems at community buildings, including schools, community centers, libraries, and other buildings owned by local, state, tribal governments and non-profits in Washington. Technical assistance opportunities help communities prepare to apply for future grant funding opportunities.
Commerce is launching the program with two opportunities: grant funding for communities to plan and install solar plus storage systems, and funding for service providers who will assist communities in developing projects for future funding opportunities. Technical assistance opportunities for communities are coming soon.
Funding Opportunities
Grant Opportunity – Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities
January 17, 2023
Commerce is accepting grant applications for the 2023 Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities program with up to $35.4 million available. Applications are due by March 23, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT. This opportunity will include two tracks: Track 1: Planning and pre-development grants are available for projects that identify sites, complete community outreach and engagement to identify community needs, complete feasibility studies, or develop cost estimates, specifications, or other
Technical Assistance
In addition to competitive grants, Commerce will offer additional technical assistance opportunities available for a limited number of communities at no cost. Communities will receive assistance with site specific feasibility analysis and community energy resilience planning, helping them to prepare for future funding opportunities. Information on how to request these opportunities is coming soon.
Contact
Maureen Maples, Solar Programs Manager
Email: Solar@Commerce.wa.gov
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Resources
- Energy Resilience and Emergency Management
- Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses | Department of Energy
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory Technical Assistance
- Resilient Power Project Technical Assistance
- Urban Sustainability Directors Network
- Blog: What Nonprofits Need to Know about the Investment Tax Credit
- Investment Tax Credit Fact Sheets: Bonus Credit Program
- CEG’s Resilient Power Project Publishes Resources Overviewing ITC Tax Credits